David Warner pushed his claims for an Ashes call-up by scoring 193 for Australia A in the first unofficial Test against South Africa A in Pretoria.

Warner struck 29 fours and a six in his 226-ball innings before being bowled by Marchant de Lange.

Warner shared in a 204-run fifth-wicket partnership with Glenn Maxwell (103 not out) as Australia A closed the opening day on 399 for five.

The 26-year-old Warner was sent to Australia A's tour of Africa to gain match practice after he was overlooked for the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge having served a suspension for throwing a punch at the England batsman Joe Root in a Birmingham bar.

The left-hander struggled in his first tour match in Africa, making just six and 11 in his two innings against the Zimbabwean Select XI in Harare last week, but he produced a timely reminder to selectors of his talents.

Australia, who face Sussex in a three-day tour match starting on Friday, are 2-0 down in the five-match Ashes series. The third Test begins at Old Trafford on 1 August.